Why does Trump condition the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia on a pact with Israel?

Why does Trump condition the nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia on a pact with Israel?

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia will only move forward if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords, the mechanism promoted by Washington to normalize relations between Arab countries and Israel. The statement introduces a new political requirement to a pact that already generates debate due to its implications for security, non-proliferation, and geopolitical balance in the Middle East.

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